Troy-Bilt 1900678 - Manual (Page 5)

7. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment
while the engine is running.
8 . Never operate the mower without the grass dis­
charge deflector and all guards in place.
9. Never attempt to disconnect any safety devices or
to defeat the purpose of these safety devices.
10. Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with extreme care. Use an approved
fuel container.
11. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not
fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is run­
ning or until the engine has been allowed to cool for
several minutes after running. Replace the fuel cap
securely and clean off any spilled gasoline before start­
ing the engine.
12. Keep smoking materials, sparks and flame away
from the fuel tank or fuel container.
13. Move machine away from gasoline fumes before
starting engine.
14. Poison/Danger — Causes Severe Burns. The bat­
tery on electric start models contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote: EXTER­
NAL - Flush immediately with lots of water. INTERNAL
- Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with
milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately. Eyes - Flush with water for 15
minutes and get prompt medical attention. Keep out of
reach of children.
15.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame, or cigarettes away. Ventilate when charging or
using in an enclosed space. Always shield eyes when
working near batteries.
16. At the start of each season and every 10 operating
hours, perform the Blade Brake Control Test Procedure
described on Page 34.
OPERATION:
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotating
parts. Keep clear of the mower blade and discharge
opening at all times.
2. Do not change the engine governor settings or over­
speed the engine.
Stop The Blade
Before Crossing
Gravel Areas
3. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads where thrown objects would be a hazard.
4. Stop the blade when you are approached by any
child, pet, or inattentive person. (Curious toddlers can
too quickly endanger themselves.)
5. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before inspecting,
cleaning, adjusting or repairing the mower.
6. Never leave the mower unattended with the engine
running. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the
wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting. Remove the key on electric start models to
prevent unauthorized use.
7. Shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting. Make sure that rotating parts have
completely stopped before cleaning out the discharge
opening.
Disconnect Spark Plug
Wire To Avoid
Accidental Starts
8. If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and wait
for all moving parts to stop. Then, check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire. Keep the spark plug
wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Wait for all moving parts to completely stop and then
inspect the mower for damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating the mower.
10.
Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, a deadly gas that is odor­
less and colorless. Always run the engine outdoors
and make sure there is adequate ventilation.
11. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute recom­
mends that you mow across the face of slopes; never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution when chang­
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes.
12. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from
operation. Allow parts to cool before inspecting, clean­
ing or repairing.